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Comparison of Dovo and TI "'singing'' razors

I am really new to straight razors. I just received a new 5/8ths TI Evidé Sonnant Extra Garanti, extra hollow ground. I also have the 5/8ts Dovo Prima Klang.
The first thing I noticed is the TI is heavier and the grind is also heavier than the Dovo, when you pluck the edge it doesn't sing like the Prima Klang. To me it doesn't seem any different than a fully hollow ground.

Anyway, for experienced members who have both how do you think they compare?
 
I definitely prefer a TI over Dovo. I have a 5/8 Dovo Best, and I'm not thrilled with it. Since this was my first straight, I recently had my dovo rehoned by SRD to make sure I had it back to working order. After receiving it back, I noticed it left a lot of hair on my face as compared to all the other razors in my pack. It's definitely a technique issue, but just amazes me that I can't get a close shave like my other razors.

Forgot to say that a signing razor is based on the grind. Since the Le Grelot you have is a full hollow, it's considered a singing razor. Lots more feedback from the shave as the edge is super thin vs. a wedge.
 
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